Rev. Ralph C. Watkins has extensive education, including PhDs in Sociology and Ministry. He has over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, writing, and pastoral leadership. His areas of expertise include Black theology, the Black church, urban ministry, hip hop culture, and sociology of religion. He has held faculty and administrative positions at several seminaries and universities.
This document is a CV for Dr. Cindy Wesley summarizing her background and qualifications. She has over 14 years of teaching experience in higher education, including positions as an academic department chair and director of studies. Her experience includes curriculum development, program management, strategic planning, and international education. She holds a Ph.D. in Church History and has published books and articles on religious history topics. Currently she is the Director of Studies at Wesley House Methodist Theological College and an affiliated lecturer at several universities.
The document provides a curriculum vitae for Samuel M. Powell, a professor of philosophy and religion at Point Loma Nazarene University. It details his extensive publications including several books and many articles. It also lists his educational background, professional experience, awards, and community involvement, establishing him as a leading scholar in the fields of theology and religious studies.
This document provides biographical information about Rev. Joseph P. Shore-Goss, including his education, work experience, publications, languages, and certifications. He has a Research Based ThD from Oxford University, an M.Div. and M.A. in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Claremont School of Theology, and a B.A. in Humanities from New College of California. His work experience includes positions as Co-Pastor of Congregational Care and Spiritual Life at MCC/United Church of Christ in the Valley from 2006-2015, Chaplain for the LAPD from 2013-2014, and Spiritual Care Coordinator for Hospice Care of the West from 2009-2010
Raymond Y. Chang shares his personal and ministry journey moving between ethnic and white evangelical churches. He discusses the sociological reality of Asian Americans being the fastest growing racial group in the U.S. Models of ethnic churches often focused more on preserving culture than the gospel, leading to a "silent exodus" of the second generation. For the future of ethnic churches, leadership is key to transitioning to multi-ethnic models that review their missional focus and ways to pass on heritage through incarnational transformation rather than assimilation or marginalization.
East Meets West: Intersection of Asian American Church PlantingDJ Chuang
The document discusses the past, present, and future of Asian American church planting. It notes that earlier Asian American churches often focused more on preserving ethnic identity than spreading the gospel. However, immigration trends have led to a growing multi-ethnic Asian American population. Many second generation Asian Americans are leaving established ethnic churches, creating a need for new multi-ethnic churches that can engage both immigrants and native-born groups. The document advocates for church leaders to transition established churches to a multi-ethnic model and plant new multi-ethnic, missionally-focused churches to reach increasingly diverse Asian American communities.
Rev. Brian A.F. Beckstrom is a pastor, instructor of religion and leadership, and campus pastor at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He has over 15 years of experience in higher education, including roles in admissions, church relations, and campus ministry. As an instructor, he specializes in innovative teaching around leadership formation, digital ministry, and exploring faith identity. His work focuses on cultivating Christian leadership and spiritual life for the future of Lutheran higher education.
Capitalizing on my African American Christian Heritage in the Cultivation of ...Jonathan Dunnemann
This project addresses what I perceive to be an opportunity for some aspects of
African American spirituality to become more holistic. It is noteworthy that many
African American communal worship experiences are powerful and dynamic. I
hypothesize that many African American Christians can enjoy an even more enhanced
spiritual experience by integrating contemplative spiritual disciplines into present
dynamic communal practices for spiritual formation.
This document is a CV for Dr. Cindy Wesley summarizing her background and qualifications. She has over 14 years of teaching experience in higher education, including positions as an academic department chair and director of studies. Her experience includes curriculum development, program management, strategic planning, and international education. She holds a Ph.D. in Church History and has published books and articles on religious history topics. Currently she is the Director of Studies at Wesley House Methodist Theological College and an affiliated lecturer at several universities.
The document provides a curriculum vitae for Samuel M. Powell, a professor of philosophy and religion at Point Loma Nazarene University. It details his extensive publications including several books and many articles. It also lists his educational background, professional experience, awards, and community involvement, establishing him as a leading scholar in the fields of theology and religious studies.
This document provides biographical information about Rev. Joseph P. Shore-Goss, including his education, work experience, publications, languages, and certifications. He has a Research Based ThD from Oxford University, an M.Div. and M.A. in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Claremont School of Theology, and a B.A. in Humanities from New College of California. His work experience includes positions as Co-Pastor of Congregational Care and Spiritual Life at MCC/United Church of Christ in the Valley from 2006-2015, Chaplain for the LAPD from 2013-2014, and Spiritual Care Coordinator for Hospice Care of the West from 2009-2010
Raymond Y. Chang shares his personal and ministry journey moving between ethnic and white evangelical churches. He discusses the sociological reality of Asian Americans being the fastest growing racial group in the U.S. Models of ethnic churches often focused more on preserving culture than the gospel, leading to a "silent exodus" of the second generation. For the future of ethnic churches, leadership is key to transitioning to multi-ethnic models that review their missional focus and ways to pass on heritage through incarnational transformation rather than assimilation or marginalization.
East Meets West: Intersection of Asian American Church PlantingDJ Chuang
The document discusses the past, present, and future of Asian American church planting. It notes that earlier Asian American churches often focused more on preserving ethnic identity than spreading the gospel. However, immigration trends have led to a growing multi-ethnic Asian American population. Many second generation Asian Americans are leaving established ethnic churches, creating a need for new multi-ethnic churches that can engage both immigrants and native-born groups. The document advocates for church leaders to transition established churches to a multi-ethnic model and plant new multi-ethnic, missionally-focused churches to reach increasingly diverse Asian American communities.
Rev. Brian A.F. Beckstrom is a pastor, instructor of religion and leadership, and campus pastor at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He has over 15 years of experience in higher education, including roles in admissions, church relations, and campus ministry. As an instructor, he specializes in innovative teaching around leadership formation, digital ministry, and exploring faith identity. His work focuses on cultivating Christian leadership and spiritual life for the future of Lutheran higher education.
Capitalizing on my African American Christian Heritage in the Cultivation of ...Jonathan Dunnemann
This project addresses what I perceive to be an opportunity for some aspects of
African American spirituality to become more holistic. It is noteworthy that many
African American communal worship experiences are powerful and dynamic. I
hypothesize that many African American Christians can enjoy an even more enhanced
spiritual experience by integrating contemplative spiritual disciplines into present
dynamic communal practices for spiritual formation.
Roman R. Williams is an assistant professor of sociology at Calvin College. He received his PhD from Boston University in 2010. His areas of research include the sociology of religion, visual sociology, cultural sociology, and qualitative research methods. He has authored a book and several articles on these topics. His current projects involve using visual methods like photography to study congregations.
Mind the gap church building in a six generation world version 2Scott Davis
A presentation I have at Grace Episcopal Church in Houston on October 13, 2013 on Millennials and Generation X and the church, and my new book, Mind the Gap.
This curriculum vitae summarizes Scott Alan Nesbitt's educational and professional background. He holds a PhD in Historical Theology, an MDiv in Biblical Studies, and a BA with majors in French and Russian Studies. Nesbitt has over 20 years of experience in ministry, including serving as pastor of churches in Iowa. He currently works as an education advocate and adjunct instructor. The CV provides details of Nesbitt's extensive theological education and professional experience in ministry leadership, teaching, and community involvement.
Debra Carter Williams has extensive experience in ministry and religious education. She received her B.A. from Wesleyan College, her M.A.R. from Yale Divinity School, and is currently pursuing her D.Min from Duke Divinity School. Williams has held several ministerial roles over the past 25 years, including positions at churches in Florida, Georgia, and Ohio. She is currently the Director of Campus Ministry at Wesleyan College, where she also teaches as an adjunct faculty member in the Religious Studies department.
Rev. Brian A.F. Beckstrom is a pastor, instructor, and higher education professional passionate about Lutheran higher education and Christian leadership formation. He has over 15 years of experience working in campus ministry, teaching, and administration at Wartburg College and Gustavus Adolphus College. Currently he serves as Campus Pastor and instructor at Wartburg College, where he has introduced innovative courses and programs focused on digital ministry, leadership, and spiritual formation.
Dr. James V. Garrett has over 30 years of experience in ministry, including serving as a pastor, professor, and administrator. He has held positions at churches, Christian schools, and seminaries across several states, teaching classes on theology, ministry, leadership, and biblical studies. Garrett has mentored many leaders and organized mission trips domestically and internationally. He has extensive experience working with children, youth, families, and the elderly.
This document provides biographical information about Ryan M. McGraw, including his education, ministry experience, academic experience, publications, and other experiences. It details his educational background, including degrees from Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and the University of the Free State in South Africa. It also outlines his ministerial experience as a pastor and professor, publications, and involvement in various conferences, presbyteries, and editorial roles.
Sankofa Institute providing education program for ministry among African Amer...Jonathan Dunnemann
The Sankofa Institute provides an opportunity for men
and women in South Texas to receive academic training for
pastoral ministry close to home and earn master’s or doctoral
degrees approved by the Association of Theological Schools.
Protestant as well as Catholics have earned degrees at Oblate
for many years; now, for the first time, students will have an
option to choose courses with a focus on African American
studies.
This document provides an overview of alumni spirituality and service programming at Loyola University Chicago. It discusses the types of annual spirituality events sponsored by Alumni Relations, including retreats, lectures on faith topics, and campus liturgies. It also outlines marketing strategies like mailers, magazines, and social media to promote these opportunities. Finally, it discusses collaborations with campus partners like University Ministry and external groups like Charis Ministries to engage alumni in additional spiritual formation.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic AffairsAndy Chambers
Andy Chambers has over 22 years of experience at Missouri Baptist University, including 19 years on the President's Executive Cabinet. He is currently the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, overseeing all academic programs. He has also held roles in student development, teaching, and publishing over 100 articles and Bible studies. He received his Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has served in various church ministry and denominational roles.
The document is a curriculum vitae for Rev. Daniel Briggs Gilbert, Ph.D. that outlines his educational background, pastoral ministry experience, teaching positions, publications, awards, and references. It details that he received a Ph.D from University of Aberdeen in Scotland, served as a pastor in California and Virginia, founded theological institutions in Kenya and California, and currently works as an adjunct professor while continuing pastoral work.
This article discusses Rabbi Gersh Lazarow, who serves as the rabbi of Temple Beth Israel in Melbourne, Australia. It describes the challenges of being a progressive rabbi in a community where progressive Judaism is not the norm. Rabbi Lazarow studied at HUC-JIR, which imbued him with pride and commitment in reform Judaism. He returned to Australia determined to transform the community and challenge notions of modern Judaism there. Previously he worked to establish the Center for Living Judaism at a Jewish day school in Melbourne to inculcate students with pride and passion in progressive Judaism.
Social Media for Ecumenical Ministry: Louisiana Interchurch Council, Lafayett...RevEverett
Why and How to begin social media for ministry? A workshop in two parts: first is about adaptive change- what’s this new media landscape and what does it mean for how we communicate in the church? Second part is technical: so what are the tools and how to use them.
My Goals for this time:
1. Make a theological and practical case for social media for the work of Christian Unity.
2. Show the paradigm shift from broadcast to social media
3. Create a collaborative, non-competitive environment for leaning about digital ministry
In second session, goals are:
1. Bring us all to a basic level of understanding of the tools available and what we can use for ecumenical digital ministry (start with Facebook)
2.. Begin to formulate a Social Media Plan with Facebook.
Rev. Jared Lee has served as pastor of Word of Hope Lutheran Church in Lexington, KY since 2015, where he delivers sermons and teaches religious education classes. Previously he was a vicar at Lutheran Church of the Nativity in Arden, NC, where he led Bible studies, book clubs, and facilitated multi-faith discussions. He has a Master of Divinity degree from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and writes on his blog "Jared's Theology Journey" and has been published on other sites on topics relating philosophy and religion.
William Charles Kostlevy is a historian who has held positions at several universities and seminaries. He received his PhD in History from the University of Notre Dame. His areas of research and publication include the Holiness Movement, Brethren history, and 19th century evangelicalism. He currently serves as the Director of the Brethren Historical Library and Archives in Illinois.
Dr. Natalie P. Alford is an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church who has had an impressive career in ministry, education, and community leadership. She holds advanced degrees from prestigious universities and has served as the senior pastor of multiple churches. Currently, she serves as the Presiding Elder of the Philadelphia District of the AME Church and is involved in numerous organizations focused on empowerment, social justice, and interfaith cooperation. Throughout her career, Dr. Alford has distinguished herself as a visionary leader committed to enhancing communities and empowering others.
This document is Laura Vance's curriculum vitae. It summarizes her educational background, including a Ph.D. in Sociology from Simon Fraser University and positions held as a professor of sociology and gender studies at various universities. It also lists her areas of research focus, publications, conference presentations, grants received, and media interviews given on topics related to religion, gender, and women's studies.
African American spirituality provides a rich lens into the heart and soul of the black church experience, often overlooked in the Christian spiritual formation literature. By addressing this lacuna, this essay focuses on three primary shaping qualities o f history: the effects of slavery, the Civil Rights Movement under Dr. Martin Luther King’s leadership, and the emergence of the Black Church. Lour spiritual practices that influence African American spirituality highlight the historical and cultural context of being “forged in the fiery furnace,” including worship, preaching and Scripture, the community of faith and prayer, and community outreach. The essay concludes by recognizing four areas o f the lived experiences of African Americans from which the global church can glean: (1) persevering in pain and suffering, (2) turning to God for strength, (3) experiencing a living and passionate faith, and (4) affirming God’s intention for freedom and justice to be afforded to every individual.
This document provides a curriculum vitae for Harriet A. Luckman, including her education, professional experience, teaching experience, publications, awards, committees, pastoral experience, and areas of interest. She has a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Marquette University and is currently an Associate Professor and Director of the Spirituality Institute at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her research focuses on early Christianity, spirituality, and theology.
Study on a New Church Movement in Malaysia Alongside BCCM as a Mainline Luthe...Janice Chin
This document is a study on new church movements in Malaysia conducted by Janice Chin for a class at Fuller Theological Seminary. It examines the characteristics of newer church plants started in the last 10 years that are independent of existing denominations. It finds that these new church movements emphasize holistic spirituality, relational leadership models, and engaging local culture through media and the arts. They also have become more involved in socio-political issues facing Malaysian society. The study uses interviews with leaders of these new churches and compares them to a mainline Lutheran denomination in the country.
This document outlines a proposed curriculum for a study abroad program in Argentina focused on environmental conservation, language, and cultural immersion. The program would be designed for undergraduate students interested in environmental sciences and would include Spanish language courses, lectures on Argentine geography and environmental issues, and a month-long conservation project in Patagonia working with local ranchers. The goal is to provide students with hands-on learning about grassland overgrazing, a major environmental problem in Patagonia, while also experiencing cultural immersion and improving Spanish skills.
This document presents five new product or service ideas from Kenneth Troyer and screens them using a weighted scoring system. The highest scoring idea is a garage sale storage and hosting service, which received a total weighted score of 527. This idea involves hauling unwanted items from customers' homes, pricing and selling the items, and avoiding clutter for those saving items for future garage sales. The document weights factors like required resources, marketability, problem-solving ability, and potential profitability to evaluate each idea. The garage sale storage service scored well across several weighted categories.
Roman R. Williams is an assistant professor of sociology at Calvin College. He received his PhD from Boston University in 2010. His areas of research include the sociology of religion, visual sociology, cultural sociology, and qualitative research methods. He has authored a book and several articles on these topics. His current projects involve using visual methods like photography to study congregations.
Mind the gap church building in a six generation world version 2Scott Davis
A presentation I have at Grace Episcopal Church in Houston on October 13, 2013 on Millennials and Generation X and the church, and my new book, Mind the Gap.
This curriculum vitae summarizes Scott Alan Nesbitt's educational and professional background. He holds a PhD in Historical Theology, an MDiv in Biblical Studies, and a BA with majors in French and Russian Studies. Nesbitt has over 20 years of experience in ministry, including serving as pastor of churches in Iowa. He currently works as an education advocate and adjunct instructor. The CV provides details of Nesbitt's extensive theological education and professional experience in ministry leadership, teaching, and community involvement.
Debra Carter Williams has extensive experience in ministry and religious education. She received her B.A. from Wesleyan College, her M.A.R. from Yale Divinity School, and is currently pursuing her D.Min from Duke Divinity School. Williams has held several ministerial roles over the past 25 years, including positions at churches in Florida, Georgia, and Ohio. She is currently the Director of Campus Ministry at Wesleyan College, where she also teaches as an adjunct faculty member in the Religious Studies department.
Rev. Brian A.F. Beckstrom is a pastor, instructor, and higher education professional passionate about Lutheran higher education and Christian leadership formation. He has over 15 years of experience working in campus ministry, teaching, and administration at Wartburg College and Gustavus Adolphus College. Currently he serves as Campus Pastor and instructor at Wartburg College, where he has introduced innovative courses and programs focused on digital ministry, leadership, and spiritual formation.
Dr. James V. Garrett has over 30 years of experience in ministry, including serving as a pastor, professor, and administrator. He has held positions at churches, Christian schools, and seminaries across several states, teaching classes on theology, ministry, leadership, and biblical studies. Garrett has mentored many leaders and organized mission trips domestically and internationally. He has extensive experience working with children, youth, families, and the elderly.
This document provides biographical information about Ryan M. McGraw, including his education, ministry experience, academic experience, publications, and other experiences. It details his educational background, including degrees from Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and the University of the Free State in South Africa. It also outlines his ministerial experience as a pastor and professor, publications, and involvement in various conferences, presbyteries, and editorial roles.
Sankofa Institute providing education program for ministry among African Amer...Jonathan Dunnemann
The Sankofa Institute provides an opportunity for men
and women in South Texas to receive academic training for
pastoral ministry close to home and earn master’s or doctoral
degrees approved by the Association of Theological Schools.
Protestant as well as Catholics have earned degrees at Oblate
for many years; now, for the first time, students will have an
option to choose courses with a focus on African American
studies.
This document provides an overview of alumni spirituality and service programming at Loyola University Chicago. It discusses the types of annual spirituality events sponsored by Alumni Relations, including retreats, lectures on faith topics, and campus liturgies. It also outlines marketing strategies like mailers, magazines, and social media to promote these opportunities. Finally, it discusses collaborations with campus partners like University Ministry and external groups like Charis Ministries to engage alumni in additional spiritual formation.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic AffairsAndy Chambers
Andy Chambers has over 22 years of experience at Missouri Baptist University, including 19 years on the President's Executive Cabinet. He is currently the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, overseeing all academic programs. He has also held roles in student development, teaching, and publishing over 100 articles and Bible studies. He received his Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has served in various church ministry and denominational roles.
The document is a curriculum vitae for Rev. Daniel Briggs Gilbert, Ph.D. that outlines his educational background, pastoral ministry experience, teaching positions, publications, awards, and references. It details that he received a Ph.D from University of Aberdeen in Scotland, served as a pastor in California and Virginia, founded theological institutions in Kenya and California, and currently works as an adjunct professor while continuing pastoral work.
This article discusses Rabbi Gersh Lazarow, who serves as the rabbi of Temple Beth Israel in Melbourne, Australia. It describes the challenges of being a progressive rabbi in a community where progressive Judaism is not the norm. Rabbi Lazarow studied at HUC-JIR, which imbued him with pride and commitment in reform Judaism. He returned to Australia determined to transform the community and challenge notions of modern Judaism there. Previously he worked to establish the Center for Living Judaism at a Jewish day school in Melbourne to inculcate students with pride and passion in progressive Judaism.
Social Media for Ecumenical Ministry: Louisiana Interchurch Council, Lafayett...RevEverett
Why and How to begin social media for ministry? A workshop in two parts: first is about adaptive change- what’s this new media landscape and what does it mean for how we communicate in the church? Second part is technical: so what are the tools and how to use them.
My Goals for this time:
1. Make a theological and practical case for social media for the work of Christian Unity.
2. Show the paradigm shift from broadcast to social media
3. Create a collaborative, non-competitive environment for leaning about digital ministry
In second session, goals are:
1. Bring us all to a basic level of understanding of the tools available and what we can use for ecumenical digital ministry (start with Facebook)
2.. Begin to formulate a Social Media Plan with Facebook.
Rev. Jared Lee has served as pastor of Word of Hope Lutheran Church in Lexington, KY since 2015, where he delivers sermons and teaches religious education classes. Previously he was a vicar at Lutheran Church of the Nativity in Arden, NC, where he led Bible studies, book clubs, and facilitated multi-faith discussions. He has a Master of Divinity degree from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and writes on his blog "Jared's Theology Journey" and has been published on other sites on topics relating philosophy and religion.
William Charles Kostlevy is a historian who has held positions at several universities and seminaries. He received his PhD in History from the University of Notre Dame. His areas of research and publication include the Holiness Movement, Brethren history, and 19th century evangelicalism. He currently serves as the Director of the Brethren Historical Library and Archives in Illinois.
Dr. Natalie P. Alford is an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church who has had an impressive career in ministry, education, and community leadership. She holds advanced degrees from prestigious universities and has served as the senior pastor of multiple churches. Currently, she serves as the Presiding Elder of the Philadelphia District of the AME Church and is involved in numerous organizations focused on empowerment, social justice, and interfaith cooperation. Throughout her career, Dr. Alford has distinguished herself as a visionary leader committed to enhancing communities and empowering others.
This document is Laura Vance's curriculum vitae. It summarizes her educational background, including a Ph.D. in Sociology from Simon Fraser University and positions held as a professor of sociology and gender studies at various universities. It also lists her areas of research focus, publications, conference presentations, grants received, and media interviews given on topics related to religion, gender, and women's studies.
African American spirituality provides a rich lens into the heart and soul of the black church experience, often overlooked in the Christian spiritual formation literature. By addressing this lacuna, this essay focuses on three primary shaping qualities o f history: the effects of slavery, the Civil Rights Movement under Dr. Martin Luther King’s leadership, and the emergence of the Black Church. Lour spiritual practices that influence African American spirituality highlight the historical and cultural context of being “forged in the fiery furnace,” including worship, preaching and Scripture, the community of faith and prayer, and community outreach. The essay concludes by recognizing four areas o f the lived experiences of African Americans from which the global church can glean: (1) persevering in pain and suffering, (2) turning to God for strength, (3) experiencing a living and passionate faith, and (4) affirming God’s intention for freedom and justice to be afforded to every individual.
This document provides a curriculum vitae for Harriet A. Luckman, including her education, professional experience, teaching experience, publications, awards, committees, pastoral experience, and areas of interest. She has a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Marquette University and is currently an Associate Professor and Director of the Spirituality Institute at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her research focuses on early Christianity, spirituality, and theology.
Study on a New Church Movement in Malaysia Alongside BCCM as a Mainline Luthe...Janice Chin
This document is a study on new church movements in Malaysia conducted by Janice Chin for a class at Fuller Theological Seminary. It examines the characteristics of newer church plants started in the last 10 years that are independent of existing denominations. It finds that these new church movements emphasize holistic spirituality, relational leadership models, and engaging local culture through media and the arts. They also have become more involved in socio-political issues facing Malaysian society. The study uses interviews with leaders of these new churches and compares them to a mainline Lutheran denomination in the country.
This document outlines a proposed curriculum for a study abroad program in Argentina focused on environmental conservation, language, and cultural immersion. The program would be designed for undergraduate students interested in environmental sciences and would include Spanish language courses, lectures on Argentine geography and environmental issues, and a month-long conservation project in Patagonia working with local ranchers. The goal is to provide students with hands-on learning about grassland overgrazing, a major environmental problem in Patagonia, while also experiencing cultural immersion and improving Spanish skills.
This document presents five new product or service ideas from Kenneth Troyer and screens them using a weighted scoring system. The highest scoring idea is a garage sale storage and hosting service, which received a total weighted score of 527. This idea involves hauling unwanted items from customers' homes, pricing and selling the items, and avoiding clutter for those saving items for future garage sales. The document weights factors like required resources, marketability, problem-solving ability, and potential profitability to evaluate each idea. The garage sale storage service scored well across several weighted categories.
La relación jurídica tributaria es el vínculo entre el Estado y los contribuyentes sobre los tributos. Este vínculo se origina cuando las actividades de los contribuyentes se encuadran en los supuestos establecidos en la ley tributaria, generando derechos y obligaciones. Las actividades comerciales son aquellas de compra-venta de bienes manufacturados nuevos o usados, excluyendo la producción, e involucran actividades como compra-venta, publicidad y transporte.
This document introduces the author and discusses their needs and wants, including caffeine, knowledge, and communication. It analyzes these needs through Maslow's hierarchy of needs model. Products that help satisfy the author's needs are listed as coffee, books, radio, internet, and Facebook. The author prefers to shop online by searching Google and ordering from stores with the best price or at brick and mortar stores. Demographic and lifestyle details about the author in 2017 and a prediction for 2022 are provided at the end.
El documento define el patrimonio cultural como los bienes y expresiones heredados que reflejan la identidad de una nación. Incluye lugares, conocimientos, tradiciones, idiomas y expresiones artísticas. Se divide en patrimonio tangible (material como edificios y objetos) e intangible (tradiciones y conocimientos transmitidos). El patrimonio natural incluye paisajes y ecosistemas que también forman parte de la herencia cultural.
Tanya Martinez is a nursing student at California State University expected to graduate in 2016. She graduated from Vista High School with a 3.9 GPA where she was involved in AVID Club for four years, completing community service and working with other students. Currently, she attends weekly meetings for Tukwut Leadership Circle on campus and has completed 17 hours of civic engagement. She was also the captain of the field hockey team her senior year, motivating the team to work together and lead them to victory while uplifting struggling teammates.
AZMET is an engineering and project management company specializing in metallurgical processes. It has significant experience designing and implementing mineral processing plants globally. The company prides itself on using the latest technologies to provide feasible and cost-effective solutions for clients ranging from large mineral producers to junior mining companies. It distinguishes itself by striving to maximize profit and minimize costs for clients through safe, environmentally-conscious designs. AZMET also develops innovative process technologies and products to beneficiate difficult ore bodies and reduce costs.
The document discusses AZMET's containerized/modular gold desorption and recovery plant. AZMET has developed containerized unit processes to optimize gold elution circuits and save on project time and costs. Their modular plant design allows clients to select needed process modules for expansion or new projects. The modular plants offer benefits like lower costs, ease of transportation and assembly, and optimum recovery.
La mejora continua es una filosofía que busca optimizar y aumentar la calidad de los productos, procesos y servicios de una organización mediante la aplicación constante de la política de calidad, los objetivos de calidad, los resultados de las verificaciones, el análisis de datos y las acciones correctivas y preventivas. Se trata de un proceso sin fin que aprende de los errores del pasado para prevenirlos en el futuro y mejorar continuamente a través del ciclo de planificar, ejecutar, verificar y actuar. Requiere excelencia, trabajo en
Este documento presenta los servicios de proyectos, remodelaciones, ampliaciones y mantenimiento ofrecidos por el Arquitecto Jorge Lelo de Larrea. Se especializa en proyectos llave en mano que incluyen el diseño, gestión, construcción de obra civil y acabados. Algunos de sus proyectos recientes son locales comerciales en Querétaro y departamentos en la playa de Zihuatanejo. También ofrece servicios de obra civil, estructuras metálicas, instalaciones eléctricas y plantas de tratamiento de
El documento describe una experiencia pedagógica en el Colegio Eustorgio Colmenares Baptista en Cúcuta, Colombia. Los docentes usaron la técnica de aprendizaje invertido para enseñar la lectoescritura a estudiantes de bajos recursos, mediante el uso de videos y tabletas. Los estudiantes observan un video sobre la fábula "El pastorcito mentiroso", luego leen la fábula en una tableta y discuten con su docente para construir el concepto de fábula. Finalmente, completan una actividad de comprensión
Este documento resume la evolución histórica del derecho agrario. Comenzó en Italia en el siglo XIX como un conjunto de normas para resolver conflictos sociales relacionados con la agricultura. La escuela Toscana publicó uno de los primeros trabajos sobre el tema. En Venezuela, el derecho agrario busca abordar problemas como la alta concentración de tierras, el uso inadecuado de recursos naturales y las políticas neoliberales que han afectado la agricultura. El latifundio, definido como grandes extensiones de tierra o
Este documento describe las diferentes formas de energía renovable como la solar, eólica, hidráulica y mareomotriz. Explica que estas energías son virtualmente inagotables y menos contaminantes que los combustibles fósiles. También discute los aspectos legales, políticos, económicos, sociales y culturales relacionados con el uso de energías renovables. Finalmente, concluye que las energías renovables permiten satisfacer las necesidades de energía de una manera limpia, eficiente y segura para el futuro del planeta.
Este documento describe diferentes tipos de energías renovables y no renovables. Explica que las energías renovables incluyen la eólica, hidráulica, biomasa, geotérmica, energía de las mareas y energía solar. Estas energías tienen ventajas como ser seguras, limpias e inagotables. Sin embargo, también tienen desventajas como posibles daños al paisaje, menor producción de energía que los combustibles fósiles y costos más altos de almacenamiento.
Brandlooms is an online retailer of traditional Indian sarees that was launched in 2015. It aims to provide unique experiences for customers by connecting them to the stories and heritage behind each saree's designs. The company works directly with weaver families in Tamil Nadu, helping to revive traditional designs and skills while also providing social and economic support. Brandlooms uses social media marketing through Facebook to target customers and sells internationally with over 500 orders processed within 3 months from launch. It provides personalized customer experiences and aims to both support weavers and script a unique success story in e-commerce.
This document contains the resume of E. Sundarathevan seeking a position in network engineering. He has over 3 years of experience as a Cisco Network Engineer and is currently working as a Network Engineer for HCL Technology supporting the Indian Bank network. His skills include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting routers, switches, and other networking equipment as well as routing protocols and wireless technologies.
Un décret relatif au congé de proche aidant a été publié au JO du 19 novembre 2016.
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Le décret réduit le délai de prévenance pour la demande de congé et pour la demande de renouvellement. Le délai de prévenance de la demande initiale est désormais d'un mois. En cas de renouvellement, le délai de prévenance est de 15 jours.
Vanessa Lovelace is an Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at The Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA. She received her Ph.D. from Chicago Theological Seminary and teaches courses in the Hebrew Bible, womanist biblical interpretation, and online biblical studies. Her research focuses on womanist hermeneutics and expanding discourse on women in the Hebrew Bible. She has published books, articles, and book chapters on topics related to gender, race, and biblical interpretation.
Rev. Tripp Hudgins is an ordained Baptist minister pursuing a Ph.D. in Liturgical Studies and Ethnomusicology at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA. His research focuses on Christian liturgy and music. He has over 15 years of experience in ministry, teaching, and writing. Currently he serves as the Director of Admissions at the American Baptist Seminary of the West.
This document provides a vitae for Jonathan James Bonk, including his educational background, professional employment history, research interests, publications, and collaborative projects. Some key details:
- Bonk holds a Ph.D from the University of Aberdeen and has held various professorships and director roles related to mission studies.
- He is currently a Research Professor of Mission at Boston University and directs the Dictionary of African Christian Biography.
- His research interests include the dynamics of economic inequity, African Christian biography, and the relationship between mission, violence, and security issues in Africa.
- He has authored and edited numerous books and publications on topics of mission studies and world Christianity.
Program for Good Will, Good Works--Trinity Cathedral in San Jose 1861-2014 op...Allies for Freedom
The document provides information about an exhibition at Trinity Cathedral in San Jose celebrating its history from 1861 to 2014. It includes a list of contributors to the exhibition and the schedule of events for the opening reception on July 2nd, 2014. The schedule includes presentations on outreach programs run by the cathedral, recognitions of important figures, talks from the Dean and a historian about the cathedral's history and role in the community, and a discussion of the cathedral's South Sudan mission.
Dr. James V. Garrett has extensive experience in teaching, ministry, and pastoral work. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Ashland Theological Seminary with a focus on youth ministry, spiritual formation, and Christian leadership. Garrett has taught at several universities and seminaries and has served in pastoral roles for over 30 years. His academic interests include youth ministry, spiritual formation, biblical languages, and missions.
Daniel Martin's curriculum vitae summarizes his career as a theology instructor. He currently teaches at Notre Dame Academy and Thomas More College, and has previously taught at the University of Dayton, Saint Henry District High School, and Spalding University. He received his PhD from the University of Dayton in theology and has published several articles. His research focuses on the relationship between Catholicism and 1960s progressive politics through the lens of Robert Sargent Shriver.
Rabbi Mark Rantz is a Messianic Jewish rabbi and congregational leader of Congregation Rosh Pina in Owings Mills, Maryland. He has over 20 years of experience in lay and professional ministry, including leadership roles at various Messianic Jewish synagogues and organizations. Rabbi Rantz specializes in areas such as Messianic Jewish hospital chaplaincy, theological scholarship, Holocaust awareness, and advocacy for Israel. He has authored several publications and serves as a guest speaker on topics related to Messianic Judaism, Christianity, Jewish traditions, and the Holocaust.
This document provides a select bibliography on African Christian theology compiled by Joshua Robert Barron. It lists important texts in 3 categories: African Christian theology, biblical scholarship and hermeneutics from African perspectives, and the history of Christianity in Africa and Africans' role in global Christianity. The bibliography aims to support the study of how Christian theology has developed from an African worldview and cultural experience rather than just being shaped by Western experience. It highlights the need for African voices in theological discussions.
This document provides a curriculum vitae for Daniel Harrison Williams, a professor of religion in patristics and historical theology at Baylor University. It details his educational background, current and previous positions, publications, and areas of research expertise. Key information includes his Ph.D from the University of Toronto in 1991, specialization in patristic literature and theology as well as the history of Christianity. He has authored and edited several books on early Christianity and the patristic tradition.
Rev. Julie E. Hodges has over 30 years of experience in pastoral counseling, youth ministry, and substance abuse counseling. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Old Testament Studies. Her previous roles include Associate Pastor positions focused on family ministry and youth/Christian education. She has extensive experience leading Bible studies, counseling families, and coordinating mission trips and youth programs.
This document provides information about the New York Missional Lab being held from October 7-10, 2010 in New York City. The lab is intended to equip and mobilize urban college students to minister to international and underreached ethnic students on their campuses. It will include training sessions on various topics related to urban and campus ministry, opportunities to serve in the city, and networking with local campus ministries. Lodging and some meals will be provided free of cost through sponsoring organizations. Applications are available online at bcmlife.net.
Kelly Larson has served as the lead pastor of Bishop Creek Community Church in Bishop, California since 2008. He provides spiritual leadership through preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. Larson is passionate about helping members use their gifts to serve the church and sees his role as overseer as encouraging spiritual growth. He has over 30 years of ministry experience, including positions at First Evangelical Free Church and working with college students. Larson holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from South African Theological Seminary.
This document provides a summary of the education and employment background of Edward (Ted) Newell. It lists his degrees from Teachers College at Columbia University, Westminster Theological Seminary, and the University of Western Ontario. It then outlines his employment history, including positions as an Associate Professor at Crandall University, pastor roles at two churches, and international teaching experiences. It also lists authored books and publications on topics related to education, theology, and worldviews.
Rabbi Mark Rantz is a successful congregational leader and rabbi-teacher with experience in Messianic Jewish education, training, discipleship, team building, and outreach. He holds degrees from Life Bible College, Biola University, and Bethel Seminary and is ordained as a Messianic Jewish minister. Currently he serves as the scholar in residence and assistant editor for the Messianic Jewish Study Bible at Messianic Jewish Publishers and Resources. Previously he served as the associate rabbi and congregational leader at Kehilat Ariel Messianic Jewish Synagogue in San Diego.
Ordination of Women of Color in the UCC & Other Selected DenominationsPamela Cook
This presentation gives an overview of the history of ordination of Women of Color in the United Church of Christ. It also includes information about the ordination of women of color in other selected denominations including the PCUSA, AME, and AMEZ denominations.
This document provides the curriculum vitae of Daniel Harrison Williams, including his education, positions held, publications, and articles. It shows that he is a Professor of Religion in Patristics and Historical Theology at Baylor University, with a PhD from University of Toronto. His publications focus on patristics and the early church fathers, including numerous books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles.
Religious Life at Emory University provides opportunities for prayer, worship, service, and engagement through various student groups and programs. It aims to strengthen religious identities, promote understanding between faiths, and encourage interfaith service. The Office of Religious Life oversees campus ministries, interfaith initiatives, and educational programs like the Journeys immersion trips examining causes of conflict around the world. Cannon Chapel is the center of religious activities and hosts various services and programs.
- In 1953, two Chicago churches organized a new congregation called the Congregational Church of Park Manor, which held its first service on May 3, 1953.
- Over the years, the church had several senior pastors and interim ministers, and also had associate, assistant, and student ministers serve the congregation.
- In 2010, Reverend Michelle Hughes became the Intentional Interim Minister as the church began a search for a new Senior Pastor.
The Congregational Church of Park Manor -- Then and NowNannette Butler
The document summarizes the history of The Congregational Church of Park Manor in Chicago. It describes how the church was founded in 1953 to serve the racially changing neighborhood. Over time, the church had several pastors and became known for promoting civil rights and supporting other social justice causes in the community. In 2010, the church installed Reverend Michelle Hughes as its interim minister and began searching for a new senior pastor as it entered a new phase of ministry.
Anne Marie Hillman is a scholar and theologian specializing in constructive theology, theological ethics, and interreligious dialogue. She holds a Ph.D. from Boston University School of Theology and has taught there as a teaching assistant. Her research focuses on understanding salvation through religious pluralism and developing feminist methodologies for interreligious dialogue. She has presented papers internationally and in the United States on topics related to women and interreligious dialogue, lay ministry, and developing common ground between people of different faiths.
1. Rev. Ralph C. Watkins, M.F.A., D.Min., Ph.D.
EDUCATION:
The University of Pittsburgh Ph.D., Sociology, 1997
Dissertation: “The Institutionalization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church”
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary D.Min., Parish Focus, 1993
Dissertation: “Strategic Planning in Small African American Churches”
Savannah College of Art and Design M.F.A., 2016
Thesis: “Faith in Sweet Auburn: A Photographic Journey”
The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary M.A., Religion, 1990
Concentration: Black Theology/African American Church
California State University at Sacramento B.A., Political Science with honors, 1988
American River Junior College A.A., Social Science with honors, 1985
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
The Peachtree Associate Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth, Columbia Theological
Seminary
2011 to Present
Affiliate Associate Professor of Society, Religion and Africana Studies, Fuller Theological
Seminary
2011-2012 and 2016 to Present
Associate Professor of Society, Religion, and Africana Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
2005 to 2011
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Augusta State University
1998 to 2005
Visiting Faculty, Fuller Theological Seminary
Summer 2000
Columbia Theological Seminary
701 S. Columbia Drive
P.O. Box 520
Decatur, GA 30031
(404) 687-4536
Email: watkinsr@ctsnet.edu
Home
1125 Abercorn Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
Cell (626) 298-3834
Email: ralphwatkins@me.com
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2. Scholar in Residence, Penn State University
Summer 1998
Assistant Director, Black Church Program, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
1997 to 1998
Teaching Fellow, University of Pittsburgh
1995 to 1997
Adjunct Faculty, Community College of Allegheny County
1995 to 1998
COURSES TAUGHT:
PUBLICATIONS:
Books, Chapters, Refereed Articles:
The Re-Radicalization of Black Theology: Africana Theology. Grand Rapids: Wm. B.
Eerdmans Publishing, Forthcoming, 2017.
Co-author with Justin West. The Future of the Church: An Invitation to Dialogue. Valley
Forge: Judson Press, April, 2014.
“The Hip Hop Church Ain’t Big Mamma’s Church: The Faith Remixed” In The Future of the
Faith. Edited by Ryan Bolger. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2012.
“The African American Churches Challenge to Evangelicalism.” In Aliens in the Promised
Land. Edited by Anthony Bradley. Phillipsburg: P & R Publishers, 2012.
• Reaching Young Adults in
the Digital and Media Age
• Sharing the Gospel via
Storytelling and Multimedia
• Introduction to Black
Theology
• Theology and Hip Hop
Culture
• Urban Evangelism
• African American Religions
• African Roots of Black
Theology
• Leading, Growing and
Developing the 21st Century
Church
• History of the Black Church
• Introduction to African
American Studies
• Urban Sociology
• Urban Social Problems
• Sociology of Religion
• Social Movements
• Sociology of Hip Hop
• Social Problems
• Introduction to Philosophy
• World Religions
• Urban Ministry and
Community Development
• Introduction to Sociology
• Sociology of Organizations
• Race and Ethnicity
• Theological Grounding for
the Virtual Church
• 21st Century Evangelism
• From Ministry to Mission
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3. “Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It: What’s Really Going On?” In Keep Your Head Up: America’s
New Black Christian Leaders, Social Consciousness, and the Cosby Conversation. Edited by
Anthony Bradley. Wheaton: Good News Publishers, 2012.
Hip-Hop Redemption: Finding God in the Music and the Message. Grand Rapids: Baker
Academic, 2011.
“From Black Theology and Black Power to Afrocentric Theology and Hip Hop Power: An
Extension and Socio-re-theological-conceptualization of Cone’s Theology in Conversation
with the Hip Hop Generation.” Black Theology: An International Journal, Fall 2010.
Leading Your African American Church Through Pastoral Transition. Valley Forge: Judson
Press, 2010.
“The Re-Radicalization of Black Theology: From Cone to Kemet.” The A.M.E. Church
Review 124, no. 416, 2009: pp. 43-58.
Co-author with Benjamin Stephens. Jay Z to Jesus: Reaching and Teaching Young Adults in
the African American Church. Valley Forge: Judson Press, 2009. (I am the first author.)
“From a Firm Foundation to a Settled Future: The Bishops’ Council and the Role of
Education 1880-1908, Part III.” The A.M.E. Church Review 124, no. 405, 2007: 41-71.
“Nimrod and Dead Prez: Walking Like a Warrior.” In African American Religious Life and
the Story of Nimrod. Edited by Anthony Pinn and Allen Callahan. New York: Palgrave
Macmillan, 2007.
“Building a Firm Foundation: Complexity in Search of Security and Establishment of the
AME Church, 1860-1872, Part II.” The A.M.E. Church Review 133, no. 404, 2006: pp. 29-49.
The Gospel Remix: Reaching the Hip Hop Generation. Valley Forge: Judson Press, 2007.
“Loss of African Centeredness in the African Methodist Episcopal Church: Leaders,
Leadership, Transition and Loss: The Next Generation of AMEC Leaders 1839-1860.” The
A.M.E. Church Review 122, no. 401, 2006: pp. 12-37.
“Teaching African American Religions at a Traditionally White Institution in the South.” In
Mining the African American Motherlode: Teaching African American Religions. Edited by
Theodore Trost and Carolyn M. Jones. New York: Oxford University Press, 2005.
“Rap, Religion and New Realities: The Emergence of a Religious Discourse in Rap Music.”
in Noise and Spirit: The Religious Sensibilities of Rap Music. Edited by Anthony Pinn. New
York: NYU Press, 2004.
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4. I Ain’t Afraid to Speak Mind: Old School Meets New School. Augusta, GA: Unity Council
Inc. Press, 2003.
“The Demise of Rap Music: From Resistance to Rhetoric.” In Ideaz: An Interdisciplinary
Social Science and Humanities Journal 12, no 1, 2002: 17-37.
“Bringing Africa Black to Augusta: A Public Diary of a Private Journey.” In The Augusta
Focus 21, no. 1065, 2002: 1-6.
TELEVISION PRODUCTION:
Producer and Host, Talk it Out with Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, bi-weekly television show, Atlanta
Interfaith Broadcasting Network, 2016
Produced, Directed, Shoot and Edited, Our Experience: From Israel to Palestine – The Story of
the 46th Delegation of Interfaith Peace-builders. Documentary, Atlanta Interfaith
Broadcasting Network, October 2013.
Produced, Directed and Edited, She is The Pastor: A Profile of Women in Ministry. Documentary,
Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasting Network, March 2013.
SERVICE TO THE ACADEMY:
Columbia Theological Seminary:
Executive Committee of the Faculty: 2016 to present
Department Chair, Practical Theology: 2016 to present
Faculty Leadership Team: 2016 to present
Advisor, African Student Heritage Association: 2012 to present
Basic Degrees Committee: 2011 to 2015
Education and Technology Committee: 2011 to 2015
Curriculum Review Committee: 2011 to 2013
Admissions Committee: 2012 to 2016
Lifelong Learning Committee: 2012 to 2014
Fuller Theological Seminary:
Chair, Masters Programs Academic Affairs Committee: 2010 - 2011
Center for Advanced Theological Studies, Affiliate Faculty Member: 2010 to 2011
Chair, African American Church Studies Curriculum Committee: 2005 to 2011
Acting Chair, Ministry Division: 2009 to 2010
President’s Cabinet (Faculty Senate Representative): Fall 2009
Academic Affairs Committee: 2005 to 2011
School of Theology Assessment Committee: 2005 to 2011
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5. School of Theology Admissions Committee: 2005 to 2010
Alumni and Church Relations Committee: 2005 to 2009
Dean’s Cabinet: 2005 to 2011
Ministry Division: 2005 to 2011
American Academy of Religion, Music and Religion Consultation: 2005 to 2011
Augusta State University:
Web-CT Vista Steering Committee: 2003 to 2005
Arts and Sciences Student Research Committee: 1999 to 2003
Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee: 1999 to 2003; Chair: 2001 to 2002
Departmental Representative, Advising Edge: 2000 to 2005
Faculty Awards Committee: 1999 to 2003
Sociology Department – Part-time Faculty Coordinator: 2001 to 2004
University System of Georgia – Africa Council: 2002 to 2004
Memberships:
American Academy of Religion
Society of Photographic Educators
American Sociological Association
National Council for Black Studies
PASTORAL EXPERIENCE:
Interim Pastor, Wheat Street Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
February 2016 to present
• Preached weekly Sunday morning worship
• Supervised staff
• Organized church ministries
• Directed Christian education, evangelism and outreach
Executive Pastor, First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, California
December 2008 to 2011
• Led in the management of staff and a 5.5 million dollar budget
• Supervised and directed young adult ministry
• Supervised and directed youth church
• Coordinated church ministries
• Directed Christian education, evangelism and outreach
• Taught weekly Bible study and preached in regular rotation
Director of Ecclesia / Executive Pastor, The City of Refuge Church, Gardena, California
December 2007 to December 2008
• Supervised and planned worship services
• Developed Office of Ministry Development
• Served as lead manager for congregation/church life
• Supervised fifty employees (ten direct reports)
• Supervised over 25 ministries/leaders
• Directed quarterly Empowerment Saturday Workshops
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6. Minister to Young Adults, First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, California
August 2005 to November 2007
• Taught weekly Bible Study
• Developed Young Adult Ministry Leadership Team
• Implemented the Hip Hop Project
Director of Ministry Development, Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia
August 1998 to 2005
• Taught weekly Wednesday Bible Study classes
• Evaluated employees and ministers
• Organized and taught Leadership Training classes
• Served on Pastoral Cabinet
• Supervised 85 ministries
• Directed quarterly Ministry Development workshops
• Initiated and developed The Leadership Institute
• Resolved ministry conflicts
• Developed ministry health model
• Organized annual ministry recruitment fairs
• Designed aggressive evangelism plan that resulted in church growth of over 2,000 members in the
six years
Pastor of Education and Evangelism, Macedonia Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
May 1997 to July 1998
• Designed and implemented evangelism plan which resulted in the growth of 435 new members in
one year
• Taught Christian Education classes
• Developed church logo and marketing plan
• Participated in the development of church strategic plan
• Preached and taught Bible Study as assigned
Senior Pastor, Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
November 1994 to May 1997
• Quadrupled active membership
• Doubled annual budget
• Wrote grants and secured funds for the development of The Family Life Center
Senior Pastor, Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
November 1993 to November 1994
• Organized and led planning conferences; wrote strategic plan
• Developed model youth programs with 80% increase in participation
• Membership increase of over 50%
Pastor, Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
February 1991 to November 1993
• Developed long-term strategic plan
• Membership increase of over 75%
• Completely renovated facility
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7. Associate Pastor, Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Sacramento, California
June 1985 to January 1988
• Developed model youth ministry
• Taught Sunday School and Bible Study
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Dean, African American Church Studies Program, Fuller Theological Seminary
2005 to 2011
• Led in successful ten-year reaccreditation as a member of the Assessment Committee
• Faculty Representative of Academic Restructuring Team
• Member of School of Theology Academic Leadership Team as a member of The Dean’s Cabinet
• Established Fund-Raising Advisory Board
• Completed curriculum audit
• Re-structured African American Church Studies concentration/program
• Enhanced student services capacity for African American students
Assistant to the President for Social Equity, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
1992 to 1994
• Served on President’s Cabinet with the vice presidents of the university
• Served on meet and discuss team with seven unions
• Participated in the management of a 39.5 million dollar budget and over 550 employees
• Implemented Affirmative Action Plan
• Ensured compliance with the letter and spirit of all Affirmative Action and Equal Employment
Opportunity laws
• Trained and empowered university community in the areas of diversity and tolerance
Director of Minority Student Affairs, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
1990 to 1992
• Established the Office of Minority Student Affairs
• Developed programs that resulted in recruitment and academic success of minority students
• Developed programs that resulted in increased retention of African American faculty and staff
Director of Minority Student Affairs, University of Dubuque
1988 to1990
• Developed numerous academic programs that empowered minority students
• Increased graduation rates of students
• Created new approach to student development that resulted in increased student retention
PRESENTATIONS:
2015 “Art, Activism and Teaching as an Art: Art as Activism” American Academy of Religion,
Atlanta, GA
2013 “Dyson Rules: The Pedagogy of Michael Eric Dyson” Black Religious Scholars,
Baltimore, MD
2013 “Socio-Theological Ethnography: The Watkins Approach to the Study of Hip Hop
Culture” American Academy of Religion, Baltimore, MD
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8. 2012 “Hip Hop, Theology and the Future of the Church” Howard Thurman Lecture at Candler
School of Theology, Atlanta, Georgia
2011 “The Virtual Becomes the Real via a Connected Africa and African Diaspora as Africana
Theology Becomes Public Theology: A Method of Sharing Our Story and Recovering
Our History Real Virtually” American Academy of Religion, San Francisco, CA
2010 “From Black Theology to Africana Theology: A Methodological Shift in the Construction
of an African-Centered Theology” American Academy of Religion, Atlanta, GA
2010 “Understanding the Real that is Virtual: Theological Education in the Age of the Internet
– Clicking In and Clicking Over” Warren Lecture at the University of Dubuque
Theological Seminary Dubuque, IA.
2009 “From Black Theology and Black Power to Afrocentric Theology and Hip Hop Power:
An Extension and Socio-re-theological-conceptualization of Cone’s Theology in
Conversation with the Hip Hop Generation” American Academy of Religion Montreal,
Canada.
2009 “An Africana Theological Framework for Doing Black Theology” American Academy of
Religion – Western Region, Santa Clara, CA.
2008 “Preaching to the Hip Hop Generation” Styberg Preaching Institute Lecture Garrett
Theological Seminary Evanston, Il.
2008 “The Re-Radicalization of Black Theology.” American Academy of Religion San Diego,
CA.
2008 “Hip-Hopcrypha Hip Hop as Sacred Text.” American Academy of Religion San Diego,
CA.
2007 “Lady Sings the Blues: From Ma Rainey to Lauryn Hill – Blues Queens in Dialogue with
Hip Hop Divas.” American Academy of Religion – Western Region, Berkley, CA.
2007 “Just What the Doctor Ordered.” Martin L. King Jr. Lecture, Claremont School of
Theology, Claremont, CA.
2006 “A Father’s Story: Reaching the Hip Hop Generation.” National Church Leaders
Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
2006 “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot: Exodus through the eyes of DMX.” American Academy of
Region – Western Region, Claremont, CA.
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9. 2005 “The Loss of African Centeredness in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.”
American Academy of Religion, Philadelphia, PA.
2004 “The Revolutionary Rap of Dead Prez: The New Black Nationalism.” National Council
of Black Studies, Atlanta, GA.
2003 “Teaching for the Inclusive Classroom.” American Sociological Association, Atlanta,
GA.
2003 “The Black Nationalist Urge in Rap Music.” National Council for Black Studies, Atlanta,
GA.
2002 “WEB DuBois: Soul-to-Soul.” American Academy of Religion, Toronto, Ontario.
2002 “Another Look at Tupac Shakur: Rap, Politics and Rhetoric.” Association of Black
Sociologists, Chicago, IL.
2002 “Looking Blackward: C. Eric Lincoln, Black Nationalism, Black Identity, and Black
Religiosity.” Association of Black Sociologists, Chicago, IL.
2001 “Looking Blackward: C. Eric Lincoln, Black Nationalism, Black Identity, and Black
Religiosity.” American Academy of Religion, Denver, CO.
Note: Accepted for presentation.
2001 “Teaching to Transgress: A Grassroots Approach that Leads to an Inclusive Classroom.”
American Sociological Association, Garden Grove, CA.
2001 “Rasta Time: The Parallels between Rastafarianism, Neo-Black Nationalist Religious
Movements, Rap and the Raging Next Generation.” Association of Black Sociologists,
Garden Grove, CA.
2000 “Rap Religion: Shadows of a New Religious Movement.” Southeast Commission for the
Study of Religion, Atlanta, GA.
1999 “The New Paradigm for an Indigenous Black Theology of the ’Hood: Method, Praxis,
and the Implications of Theological Ethnography.” American Academy of Religion,
Nashville, TN.
1999 “The Demise of Rap Music: From Resistance to Rhetoric.” American Sociological
Association, Chicago, IL.
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10. 1998 “A Black Theology for the Future: Reflections on My Sister, My Brother.” American
Academy of Religion, Orlando, FL.
1998 “The Black Theology of the ’Hood.” Society for the Scientific Study of Religion,
Montreal, Canada.
1998 “Applied Sociology and the Black Church: Opportunity and Challenges.” Society for
Applied Sociology, Denver, CO.
1998 “Lost in Space: The Religious Space of the ’Hood.” American Academy of Religion –
Eastern Region, Toronto, Canada.
1997 “Organizing the Unorganized: The Black Church in the ’Hood.” American Humanist
Sociologists, Pittsburgh, PA.
1997 “J. Deotis Roberts and a Paradigm for a Black Theology of Dialogue: Implications for a
Black Inner City Street Corner Theology.” American Academy of Religion, San
Francisco, CA.
1997 “The Black Church and Urban Sociology: Taking It to the Streets.” Society for Applied
Sociology, Chicago, IL.
1997 “The Role of the African American Church in Present Day Social Change.” American
Sociological Association, Toronto, Canada.
1997 “Bridging the Gap Between Black Theology and the Theology of the ’Hood.” American
Academy of Religion – Eastern Region, Buffalo, NY.
1997 “The Historical Role of the African American Church and Its Future Implications: Black
to the Future.” National Conference of African American Culture and Heritage, Indiana,
PA.
1996 “Keeping the Christian in Christian Community Development.” Christian Community
Development Association, Pittsburgh, PA.
1994 “Reaching the Unreachable in an Urban Context: The New Urban America.” The African
Methodist Episcopal Church – Episcopal Ministers Conference, Cincinnati, OH.
1992 “The Star Strategic Planning Model: The African American Church in the 21st Century.”
African Methodist Episcopal Church – Summer Institute, Wilberforce, OH.
1992 “African American Student Retention on Predominantly White Campuses” Mid-Atlantic
College and University Housing Officers, Lock Haven, PA.
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11. 1992 “African American Students: Success, Stamina and Survival.” Pennsylvania Black
Conference of Higher Education, Harrisburg, PA.
1991 “The African American Success Tradition in Higher Education.” Pennsylvania Black
Conference of Higher Education, State College, PA.
AWARDS, GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS:
Savannah College
of Art and Design Honors Scholarship and Educators Scholarship 2013-2016
Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasting Support for production of documentary Israel to Palestine:
Our Story / Our Experience, Summer 2013
Greater Atlanta Presbytery Grant support to study with Interfaith Peace Builder 46th
Delegation, Summer 2013
Columbia Theological Seminary Study Grant: Egypt Study and Research, Summer 2012
Fuller Theological Seminary Study Grant: Egypt Study and Research, Summer 2008
University Technology Grant Technology Upgrade and Improvement, 2003-2004
Fulbright Hayes Fellowship Ghana Study and Research Seminar, Summer 2003
University System of Georgia Chancellor’s Award, 2001-2002
East Africa: Culture, Environmental Conservation,
Economic, Political and Social Development in Kenya
and Tanzania – Faculty Development Seminar, Summer
Governor’s Teaching Fellowship, 2000-2001
Wabash Teaching Fellowship: Mining the African American Motherlode – Book Project,
2001–2003
National Lilly Foundation Lilly Teaching Fellowship: Mining the African American
Motherlode, 1999-2000
Augusta State University BellSouth Faculty Development Colloquium, 1998-1999.
Five Faculty Research and Development Grants, 1998-2002
Most Valuable Faculty, Student Ambassador Board,
1999-2000
The University of Pittsburgh Summer Research Grant, 1996-1997
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12. Summer Research Grant, 1995-1996
W.E.B. DuBois Scholar Fellowship, 1994-1995
Additional Publications/Newspaper Articles:
2006 Editorial, “White Men, Power, Privilege and the Disrespect of Black Women.” LA Focus
11, Issue 4 (May).
1996. “Truth or Tradition: Pastoring in the 21st Century Church.” The Christian Recorder
(Nashville, TN).
1990. “All I Wanted Was Two Black Baby Dolls.” The Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA).
“Black in the City” Syndicated Column: The column appeared in thirty-two black weekly
newspapers throughout the Southeast. The home newspaper for the column was The Augusta
Focus:
2000 Black in the City: It’s On.
What’s Up with the Confederate Flag?
Uprooting the Roots of Racism.
Wanted: Radical Revolutionaries.
Revolutionaries, Radicals and the ’Burbs”.
I Find the Police Guilty of Murder.
Don’t Talk about My Mamma.
Black Community Investigates Young.
A State That’s Not Too Busy to Hate.
Community Development without the Community.
Stay Away from the Bushes.
A View of the Racist Mind: South Carolina a Living Witness.
Dr. King and the Confederacy Don’t Go Together.
The Confederate Flag: Heritage or Racism? Is There a Difference?
Continue the South Carolina Boycott.
South Carolina Holds Civil Rights Hostage: It Ain’t Over ’Till It’s Over.
The Bush Conspiracy Against African Americans.
Mayor Shows Disrespect to African American Concerns: What’s New?
Deal with Tiger Woods: A Brother with a Stick Hitting a White Ball.
The Bush Boys: Murder is the Charge.
An American Lie.
Remembering the Black Panther Party, Part 1.
George and Dick: A Whiter, Righter GOP Ticket.
Democrat or Republican? Neither, Black Power is the Way.
The Republicans in the City of Brotherly Love?
At Least the Democrats Practice What They Preach.
How Can You Be Too Black?
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13. Redeeming the Dream or Confronting a Nightmare: It’s Time to Wake Up.
Police Murder Another Black Man.
Bush Is Showing His True Colors.
The Debates in Black and White.
George W. Is Trying to Steal an Election.
Our Children Are Not the Problem.
The Black Truth about the Election.
Bush, Black Folk, and Education.
Reflecting on Tuesday’s Election.
Something Fishy in the Bushes.
Thanksgiving and Thankfulness.
Mayor Young Is Impersonating a Leader.
Where Do We Go from Here? Chaos or Community?
Black Robes, White Justice.
Bush Appointments in Black-Face.
Let’s Get Ready to Rumble.
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
2001 Revisiting the Timothy McVeigh Case: The Death Wish of a Murderer.
Why We Need a Shadow Inauguration.
Grand Jury or Lynch Mob? You Make the Call.
Bush Is Off to a Right Start.
The New Georgia Flag: Sell Out or Compromise?
The Black Church Isn’t for Sale: Bush and His Faith-Based Scheme Can Go to . . . !
Tavis Smiley Is More Than Talk.
Remembering the Murders of Oklahoma City: Lest We Forget.
George Bush: A Smooth Operator.
How Can We Stop School Violence?
Babies Killing Babies: The Tate Case.
Justice or Jail for Lionel Tate.
They Kidnapped 41 Children in Atlanta.
Tiger Woods: Call Him Master.
Another Murder by the Police.
Mississippi Is Still Mississippi.
George Bush’s First 100 Days.
Black Man Lynched While Police Watch.
What Happens When Ashcroft Prays.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Mayor Young Is At It Again.
George Bush: President or Pimp?
What Does Norwood Know?
Tim McVeigh: Patriot, Martyr, or Murderer.
The Ghetto and the NBA.
Bush and Young: Two Birds with One Rock.
From the Slave Trade to the Cruise Industry: The History of International Racism.
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14. G. Dubya, Charitable Choice and U.S. Funded Discrimination.
Why Are Fast Food Workers So Angry?
I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas.
A Working Consolidated Gov’t for Xmas?
Santa Responds to My Christmas Request.
2002 Happy New Year! What Will Be New About It?
How Secure Is Our Homeland?
There Are No Spectators at a Lynching: Is There a Noose around Cornel West’s Neck?
Black to the Beginnings: Preparing for Black History Month.
Black History Is African History, Part I.
Black History Is African History, Part II.
Black History Is African History, Part III.
Black History Is African History, Part IV.
Reparations: The Bill Is Past Due, Part I.
Reparations, Part II: Who Lied to You and Told You, You Don’t Owe African Americans.
Reparations, Part III: Reparations and the Reckoning of America.
Reparations, Part IV: The Final Notice: Due immediately!
Finally, Denzel and Halle: Shout or Scream?
Veto the Mayor: Voter Registration, Voter Education and Voter Participation is the Key.
Inner City Blues: High Crimes and Misdemeanors.
Teed Off: Tiger Once, Twice, Three Times the Master.
A Warrior’s Wisdom: Rev. Lowery Tells the Story.
Righting the Wrongs of Public Education: The Conservative Right Response Is Wrong.
All Schools Are Not Equal: Richmond County Schools Are Number One.
Africa: Going Home Again.
Africa: Making a Connection.
Who Knew What When, Who Didn’t Know and Why? Washington, 9/11 and the
Aftermath.
A Glimpse of Africa: Reflections of a Been To.
Bringing Africa Black to Augusta: A Public Diary of a Private Journey.
Who’s Zooming Whom? The Church and Child Abuse.
The Foundation of the Struggle: Celebrating the Black Family and Black Love.
Another Black Man Beaten by Police: Surprised?
What Is the Point of All These Grand Juries?
We Must Vote in Each and Every Election.
Saddam: Scapegoat or Terrorist?
9/11 Remembered: Where Were You?
Let’s Send a “Champ” to Congress.
What Does Mayor Young’s Record Tell Us about His Leadership Ability?
The Augusta National: Sexist, Racist or Just Plain Backwards?
The Next Election in Black and White.
Leave Barber Shop alone.
Plantation Politics: What Is the Key Election Issue?
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Every Vote Does Count: Go to the Polls.
We Are Survivors!
What Will Perdue Do?
We Have a Second Chance on Tuesday.
George Bush the “Moron”?
Mayor Bob Young: His Win Is Our Loss.
What Do Strom Thurmond, Trent Lott, Hootie Johnson and Jesse Jackson Have in
Common?
Leave Trent Alone: He Only Told the Truth.
2003 Why Iraq and Not North Korea?
We Are Off to War?
Racist Is as Racist Does: Perdue Is Being Himself.
Whatever Happened to the Team Concept?
Celebrating 50 Years of Commitment.
Bull Connor and Mayor Bob Young: Water Hoses or Ordinances, What is the Difference?
Why Should a State Senator Defend a Confessed Child Molester Like Bobby Brassell?
Why Not Try Peace?
The Bush Vendetta: What Is Really Going On?
It Is Time to Pray and Protest.
In the Midst of a Mess, Remember Why We Protest.
In the Midst of a Mess, Remember Why We Protest: Part 2.
War Watching.
Why Are Some Reporters Ousted from Bed?
The War Overseas and the Battle at Home.
The Occupation of Iraq Begins.
Reverend Al Was On Point.
What Is Perdue Doing?
Another Black Man Killed by the Police.
The Jason Blair Witch Project.
Operation Freedom or Operation Chaos?
Barton Chapel Elementary, How Beautiful!
I Ain’t Afraid to Speak My Mind.
The Court’s Continuing Legacy of Racism.
I Am Going to Africa with President Bush.
In the Cradle of the Slave Trade.
The Standing Power of the Slave Castles.
Leaving Home to Come Home.
Home at Last: Black from Africa.
When Will the War in Iraq Be Over?
9-11 Remembered.
Did George Bush Really Ask for $87 Billion?
Would the Real Black Church Please Stand Up?
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What Do Al Sharpton and Arnold Schwarzenegger Have in Common?
Who Is the American Idol?
Who is Winning the War on Terror?
It Ain’t Time Yet.
The Joy of Being a Dad.
2Pacolyspe Is Now in Effect: Tupac Lives.
The Florida Classics Was Classic: HBCUs Are the Best.
I Charge the Police with Murder.
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